Hendrickson's statement to ESPN underscores the gap between Hendrickson and the Bengals in contract extension negotiations.

Having previously vouched for Tee Higgins to get paid by the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrow is now stepping up for Trey Hendrickson amid his contract standoff with the organization.

Hendrickson was dressed for a round of golf rather than any football work and he timed his attendance for a day when the media would also be present. Hendrickson spoke to those re